The average train between Wellingborough and Colchester takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wellingborough to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Wellingborough and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wellingborough to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Wellingborough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Wellingborough to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Wellingborough station.
Wellingborough to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Wellingborough and Colchester is 118.5 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 59m.